1, 2, and 3-step Ladders

A contemporary string figure series created by Kyoko Ando of Utsunomiya, Japan. In Japan and elsewhere, diamond string figures often represent ladders. A good example is the 4-diamond figure known as "Jacob's Ladder" in America.

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Step-by-Step Video Clips

Written Instructions (String Length: 1 span)

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Step 1 - Place loop on 1 and 5; R3 picks up L palmar string; L3, through R3 loop from above, picks up R palmar string; extend.

You have Japanese Opening A.

Release loop on 1 and extend.